About This School
Rutherford Elementary School is located in Harrisburg, PA and is one of 13 elementary schools in Central Dauphin School District. It is a public school that serves 309 students in grades K-5.
Rutherford Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Rutherford Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Rutherford Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Rutherford Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Rutherford Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Rutherford Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Rutherford Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Rutherford Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Central Dauphin SD District Spending
$10,477Per Pupil
The Central Dauphin SD spends $10,477 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 34% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Central Dauphin SD District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Pennsylvania, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 PSSA Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Chamber Hill Elementary School 0.7 miles |  |
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| Lawnton Elementary School 1.8 miles |  |
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| South Side Elementary School 1.9 miles |  |
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| Covenant Christian Academy 2.1 miles | n/a | |
| St Catherine Laboure School 2.3 miles | n/a |
Data Sources: PA Dept. of Education, NCES, MDR.
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-5
- Central Dauphin School District
Made AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Rutherford Elementary School6500 Clearfield St
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 561-1990
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Test Scores
About the PSSA
What is it?
The PSSA is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The PSSA also evaluated how well school programs enable students to master the standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels: below basic, basic, proficient and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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TestRating
5 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Pennsylvania, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 PSSA Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 309
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Rutherford Elementary School had 45% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Pennsylvania had 33% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
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Hispanic
9%
Asian/Pacific Islander
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14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Rutherford Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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